Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.

Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.

Good is the mora that makes all sure.

Good is the mora that makes all sure.

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.

To meditate an injury is to commit one.

To meditate an injury is to commit one.

Thinke of ease, but worke on.

Thinke of ease, but worke on.

A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.

A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.

Sceptre and crown must tumble down
And in the dust be equal made
With the poor crooked read more

Sceptre and crown must tumble down
And in the dust be equal made
With the poor crooked scythe and spade.

Only by the candle, held in the skeleton hand of Poverty, can man
read his own dark heart.

Only by the candle, held in the skeleton hand of Poverty, can man
read his own dark heart.

He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.

He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.